Crime Rate in Goresbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Goresbrook

The total recorded crimes in Goresbrook, Barking and Dagenham, UK in March 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goresbrook crime rate of 1.41 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Goresbrook, encompassing approximately 54,553 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Robbery: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
Goresbrook Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Tallow Close with total crimes: 6
  • Treswell Road with total crimes: 5
  • Finnymore Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Goresbrook?

To understand the safety of Goresbrook, we need to analyze Goresbrook crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Barking and Dagenham:

    • In 2024, Goresbrook demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 539 crimes compared to 729.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Goresbrook recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Goresbrook had fewer crimes than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 987 crimes compared to 1,270. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Goresbrook recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barking and Dagenham, Goresbrook has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Goresbrook Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Goresbrook has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 1.41 ranking 15th out of 18 in the Barking and Dagenham, UK

In 2024, the total Goresbrook crimes were 539. The crime rate of Goresbrook in 2024 was 9.88 (year) or 0.82 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Goresbrook were around 987 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.09 (year) or 1.51 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barking and Dagenham)CrimesRank (Barking and Dagenham)CrimesRank (Barking and Dagenham)
Northbury143 41,114 22,228 1
Abbey186 11,309 11,465 7
Eastbury139 5986 41,988 2
Mayesbrook156 2804 81,467 6
Valence129 61,019 31,818 3
Barking Riverside145 3961 51,693 4
Chadwell Heath117 9856 61,547 5
Village119 8816 71,399 8
Gascoigne122 7694 101,180 12
Whalebone106 12742 91,303 9
Parsloes114 10688 111,253 10
Longbridge110 11621 121,206 11
Heath94 13555 141,087 13
Beam92 14587 131,033 14
Alibon76 16497 16826 16
Becontree49 17422 17666 17
Eastbrook & Rush Green48 18329 18550 18
Thames View48 19311 19437 19

Goresbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202516
January 202526
December 202437
November 202440
October 202442
September 202429
August 202433
April 202424

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202518
January 20258
December 202415
November 202414
October 202421
September 202411
August 202414
April 20247

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 202510
December 20245
November 202413
October 20248
September 202416
August 20244
April 202411

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
April 20245

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Goresbrook in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Goresbrook postcode area is presented below.

1. Tallow Close (Map)
Total6
Robbery5
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Treswell Road (Map)
Total5
Robbery3
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Finnymore Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Lloyd Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sheldon Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Treswell Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Dagenham Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Nutbrowne Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
9. Talbot Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
10. Coleman Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1

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